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The Rules Directory

What is the TMP Rules Directory?: It's a listing of rulesets for miniature wargaming, located here.
My ruleset isn't listed. How can I get listed?: Please send a reference copy to Editor in Chief Bill .
Do you cover scenario and campaign books?: Yes, but only if they are intended to support a specific ruleset.
Do you list roleplaying games?: We will list RPGs is the rules support the use of miniatures and if appropriate figures are available.
Do you list variant rules?: Yes. If they are stand-alone rules, they can have their own listing. If they are supplemental, they can be listed in the Supplements section for the primary ruleset.
Do you list free and non-commercial rulesets?: Yes.
Do you list 'home' rules?: To be listed, a ruleset must have been published and made available. Posting a ruleset online counts for this.
Do you list rules which are not completed yet?: Yes, if the rules have been made available to the public.
Why do you list boardgames?: We list boardgames which use miniatures. We also list boardgames where counters can easily be replaced with miniatures – particularly in the case of naval, aviation, and starship games.
Why do you list out-of-print rulesets?: So that people can find out if such-and-such ruleset is still available. Also, rulesets that are out-of-print often become available again in a new edition or form.
Do I have to pay anything to get listed?: No.